Roháčka, Mountain summit in Prešov District, Slovakia
Roháčka is a mountain summit reaching approximately 1028 meters elevation and forming the highest point of the Čierna hora range in eastern Slovakia. The peak sits between Prešov and Gelnica districts and is surrounded by dense forests covering its slopes.
Roháčka lies on the border between the Prešov and Košice regions, in the cadastres of Klenov and Margecany, and the district boundary between Prešov and Gelnica runs over its summit. The sources record no buildings, statues or crosses on the mountain; the summit is covered by tall forest. The rocky ridge running northwest from the top is the only place with views, toward Branisko, the Šarišská vrchovina, Čergov and the Slanské vrchy.
The name Roháčka comes from the Slovak word for a small horn or corner, referring to the shape of the ridge. The summit lies on the border of the Prešov and Košice regions, in the cadastral areas of Klenov and Margecany. Hikers reach it on marked trails: blue from Kluknava or Klenov, yellow from Margecany.
The peak is accessible from several surrounding villages including Margecany, Kluknava, and Klenov, with each route offering different hiking experiences. Dense forest coverage requires proper footwear and good navigation skills, especially during changing weather conditions.
The summit lies exactly on the border between the Prešov and Košice regions, in the cadastres of Klenov and Margecany. The wooded top itself gives no view; the rocky ridge running northwest is the spot for seeing Branisko, the Šariš Highlands, Čergov and the Slanské Hills.
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